
I’ve seen far too much conflict handled the wrong way. My perspective is that the legal system is costly and adversarial. It is not the best venue for resolving family disputes. I suffered through my own divorce with my ex spouse. I felt alone.
Professionally, I have spent nearly 30 years in the “battlefields” of divorce court. On a daily basis, I deal with my divorce clients in all divorce processes including as a professional peacemaker, negotiator and litigator. Many, but not all, of my clients are high net worth. Their divorces are complex legally, financially and emotionally. I have had the privilege of representing and successfully securing domestic violence restraining orders for women, children and men who were victimized, in most cases physically battered. I take my profession very seriously. I have had the privilege of representing clients whose spouses are in the throes of addiction and mental health crises. These high conflict cases are serious and the stakes are high.
It’s occurred to me more recently as the world is going through a sea change post the Covid19 pandemic that most clients want more than legal advice. Coaching is the missing piece bridging the gap between helping with legal issues and addressing the whole person. Dealing with transitions isn’t something clients should endure alone. I know because I went through my divorce and felt alone. My attorneys were doing their jobs but were not holistically attuned or present enough to look and see me as a whole person.
I help women navigate high net worth divorces. I am a thinking partner for my clients and ensure the financial and legal team comprise the right advocates with the right strategies to guide my clients so they land on their feet in control of their mind and money.
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*Divorce Mediation
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*I am Lisa Zonder, divorce coach as well as 30 year attorney and mediator. I help women navigate high net worth divorces. I serve as a thinking partner for my clients and ensure the financial and legal team comprise the right advocates with the right strategies to guide my clients so they land on their feet in control of their mind and money.
CDC Certified Divorce Coach®
Transformational Life Coach (anticipated August 2023)
CDS 3 day training with Liz Becker (NADP)
Certified Family Law Specialist (State Bar of CA, Board of Legal Specialization)
Member of the State Bar of California
Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) State Bar CA, Board of Legal Specialization
Licensed attorney in NY
Licensed attorney in District of Columbia
APFM (family mediation organization)
Mediate.com
Member of Managing Partner’s Roundtable (CA)
Beverly Hills Bar Association
San Diego County Bar Association
AACFL (training)
I am a Certified Divorce Coach (anticipated April 2023), family law attorney (State of California), mediator and Collaborative Divorce professional (State of California). My legal, mediation and Collaborative training and experience spans 30 years. For years, I volunteered for the local superior courts Family Court departments serving as Voluntary Settlement Conference Judge and Judge Pro Tem. In California and have settled thousands of divorce cases privately and as a volunteer for the courts. I received personal calls from judicial officers requesting that I help settle a case in their settlement pipeline.
Professionally, I have spent nearly 30 years in the “battlefields” of divorce court. On a daily basis, I deal with my divorce clients in all divorce processes including as a professional peacemaker, negotiator and litigator. Many, but not all, of my clients are high net worth. Most of my divorce clients find themselves with divorces that are complex legally, financially and emotionally. I take my profession very seriously. These high conflict cases are serious and the stakes are high.
It’s occurred to me more recently as the world is going through a sea change post the Covid19 pandemic that most clients want so much more than legal advice. Coaching is the missing piece bridging the gap between helping with legal issues and addressing the whole person. Dealing with transitions isn’t something clients should endure alone. I know because I went through my divorce and felt alone. My attorneys were doing their jobs but were not looking at me and seeing a whole person. I’ve helped countless litigants settle their divorces and peacefully.
“I have observed Ms. Zonder demonstrate thoughtful concern for the psychological, financial and pragmatic needs of her clients and their families. She is oriented toward an individualized, relational approach in which she readily infuses warmth and skillful engagement that results in meaningful outcomes….” Dr. Raina Krell (PhD, MS, PPS, LPCC)
Dear Lisa: This is amazing and super helpful. You are a Goddess!!! Thank you for your help in Turning my ship around. So far, this is the most movement I have had. Thanks to you! I remain calm and feel more confident knowing I’m …making baby steps. ” (Consulting/Coaching Client) K. (March 10, 2023)
“…I routinely referred clients to Ms. Zonder with complete confidence that they would be taken care of with the highest level of experience and integrity. Our shared clients provided consistent positive feedback…even though they were going through a difficult time they were pleased they had Ms. Zonder to shepherd them through…” Jennifer (former CDFA and law school graduate)
I offer a complimentary 15 to 30 minute”meet and greet” session so you can get to know if we are a “fit” for coaching. Please phone 805-342-0882. You can also check out our website http://www.divorceclaritycoaching.com. We are just a phone call away. For your complimentary initial consultation, you can book an appointment here. https://calendly.com/zonder/15-min-coaching
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